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Old 06-01-2007 | 08:31 AM
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Summary: Nothing to see here. Poor, not even pipe dream, design with tires that look like they would shatter on the first pothole.

Nothing to do with Mazda or the Rx series cars aside from the finching the name.

Also the designer needs to learn how to make front ends that don't look stupid.

Originally Posted by Shifty Devil
Speaking of Wheels, did anyone see the TWEEL concept?
It "promises" possible performance increases but man is it ugly.
http://www.gizmag.com/go/3603/

edit: couldn't get image links to show anything, you'll have to follow the link if you care to look.
These look damn interesting and could have a lot of potential. Though somehow I think it would end up heavier then the current hub / air tube design.

OP, you might want to make a note at the top so people don't get confused and think stupid thoughts.
Old 06-01-2007 | 09:17 AM
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There is no mention of a 78-81 RX-9 anywhere. Even Mazda doesn't have it listed anywhere. Why is that?
Old 06-01-2007 | 09:21 AM
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Would hate to put my life in the hands of computerized tires. On a mountainbike though not a bad idea.
Old 06-02-2007 | 03:37 PM
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ha! That gives me a good (?) idea...take a car and put a fake badge on it, such as RX-9. Then when you drive around, people will think, "wow - look, an RX-9! So that's what they look like!"
Although in reality the only person that would probably amuse is myself.
Old 06-05-2007 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
There is no mention of a 78-81 RX-9 anywhere. Even Mazda doesn't have it listed anywhere. Why is that?
You just have to know where to look. Then you will find what you seek..............



Link to buying your own set of Mazda microfiches for the 929/RX-9 series http://cgi.ebay.de/Mazda-929L-RX-9-8...ayphotohosting









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Old 06-05-2007 | 11:07 AM
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Wow I didn't know about that one.
Old 06-05-2007 | 01:50 PM
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Woah, you learn something new every day.
Old 06-07-2007 | 06:00 AM
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Whoa! Does it have a rotary?!
Old 06-22-2007 | 01:08 AM
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rx9!!

so the next generation rx-8 should named as rx-9? and the design is based on this rx-9 or our rx-8?
Old 06-22-2007 | 06:56 AM
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I'll stick with my 8
Old 06-22-2007 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
Wow I didn't know about that one.
Caught me off guard too. I've seen that body as a 929 in Trinidad where I'm from and knew that there were Rotary versions but never knew they were using the name RX-9. There was the Luce name and there was a gorgeous coupe 929 that had a rotary version also; maybe we can get some pics of that.

Paul.
Old 06-22-2007 | 08:30 AM
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Wow. I just learned something new! Awesome!
Old 06-24-2007 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by CoMBo8
wow, i didnt know mazda had a rx9 before. any chance of any rx6, 5 etc?
:|
pay attention

there was no RX6


RX5


RX4


RX3





and the RX2 was just a Rotary Package option for the capella



its too bad that these cars are rather rare...
 
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